oc-plain-dealer 1924-07-12

VOL. XXVII—No. 240 GLARING HEADLIGHT CITY NEW OUTLET FROM BREA SHORTLY Road to State Highway Plan; Broad Street Work Started Breans and drivers thru Brea canyon, etc., will have a new outlet to the state highway. It is announced, with the proposed extension of Cedar-st, Brea, to a point three-quarters of a mile north of Fullerton on the main thorofare. This is a two-mile stretch, and will do much to relieve traffic. Except on the east end at Brea there is no road at all now, and the extension on the west will be thru Traffic Officers Rapacious, Charge Several of the municipalities in So. Calif. are getting "in duch" with motorists, according to complaints reaching the legal department of the Auto Club of So. Calif. Irate auto drivers have been coming to the club headquarters in increasing numbers, all with the same story of being made victims of rapacious traffic revenue collecting systems countenanced by town authorities. A favorite subject of the typical complaints lodged are several towns in proximity to Los Angeles, which have extensive city limits. It is alleged that the motorist is inside the town limits some distance before any residence district is encountered. IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED PREFERRED It is quite evident from the comments of buyers, according to Charley Mann, Dodge distributor, that the public appreciates the significance of Dodge Broos' policy NEW ESSEX, HUGE MOVE IS ANNOUNCED Local motordom was put qul vive this week with when the word went abe the Hudson and Essex p were about to spring a new. Earl Faris, local of the H. R. Grove M knew nothing except a ment, which in a dozen hinted at something com A higher price class for both cars is planned; mored, but nobody knows 35,000TH CAR FROM STAR P Although a motor car institution only 20 mo Star Motor Co. of Calif produced in its Oakland 35,000th Star car. The model came off the asses at the Star factory last and its completion mark the most remarkable ma ing records that the a industry has ever known. Announcement that the car figure had been read from the offices of No Vaux, president of the fern organization, yester has been broadcast aers and to the automobile Breas and drivers thru Brea canyon, etc., will have a new outlet to the state highway. It is announced with the proposed extension of Cedar-st. Brea, to a point three-quarters of a mile north of Fullerton on the main thorofare. This is a two-mile stretch, and will do much to relieve traffic. Except on the east end at Brea there is no road at all now, and the extension on the west will be thru Siewert's walnut grove. Another nice piece of West Chapman-ave, which is being paved with concrete fr. Ellicid ave to the state highway, was opened this week, enabling scores of ranchers to get to their ranches without ploughing thru sand and offering a thorofare to Anheuser and elsewhere again. This pavement to all appearances is a fine piece of work. This week work was started on Broad-st, which was included in the general original contract of streets near the city to be graded and graveled east of the state highway. Placentia's big improvement was finished this week, when the finishing touches were given. Gravel shoulders are being placed along Lincoln boulevard west of the city; adding to the usability of this thorofare, which is being thronged more than ever before by pleasure traffic. The county superintendent of highways is doing considerable miscellaneous work also in eliminating sharp corners on certain roads, thus reducing the accident hazard. The contract on the coast highway from Huntington Beach eastward to Newport Beach is progressing steadily. 5 JORDANS IN 4 DAYS DELIVERED Delivery of five new Jordans in the first four days of this week is reported by the J. E. Walter Co., local distributors. Purchasers are: W. C. Perry, R. F. D. No. 2, Fullerton, touring car; C. C. Lloyd, Huntington Beach, touring car; Earl M. Major, La Habra, Blueboy; John Morse and Nathan C. Morse, Fullerton, Blueboy and Playboy roadster. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED PREFERRED It is quite evident from the comments of buyers, according to Charley Mann, Dodge distributor, that the public appreciates the significance of Dodge Bros.' policy of making constant improvement in their motor cars instead of varying models every year. Magazines, newspapers, etc., everywhere are reminding people this month that this policy continues to prevail and that they may buy Dodge Bros.' cars without fear of seeing a new and entirely different model put on the market soon after they take possession of the present type of car. "Coming just at this time," said Mann, "when many manufacturers are preparing to issue new models, in keeping with their annual custom, this advertisement is having a striking effect. It serves as a wholesome reassurance to prospective buyers. They dislike the idea of buying a car today and finding a month or so later that it is an obsolete model. And it is only natural that they should. The depreciation loss is out of proportion for a few months' use. Moreover, most people like to be up-to-date in their motor equipment and if they wish to follow their desire in this respect they must accept this sharp depreciation loss. 75c CHEVROLET'S REPAIR BILL IN YR. Jack Hebson drove up to the Frank P. Taggart Co.'s local Chevrolet garage this week and of his own accord told Bill Hauser that the 1923 touring which he turned in for his present 1924 touring had cost him in expense just 75 cents during the year he had it. He drove it 20,000 miles and never had to change even a tire. Hebson used it for personal pleasure as well as the business of the Legion, of which he is adjutant. A lot of folks worry about crossing a bad bridge and then find the darn thing closed for repairs. How's Buick's 'new' six? How's Buick's 'new' six? see it for yourse Motor Sales Co., I Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County Anaheim THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, July 12, 1924 NIGHT OFFENDERS IN COUNTY NEW ESSEX, HUDSON MOVE IS ANNOUNCED Local motordom was put on the cul vive this week with curiosity, when the word went about that the Hudson and Essex producers were about to spring something new. Earl Farla, local manager of the H. R. Grove Motor Co., knew nothing except a big statement, which in a dozen words hinted at something coming. A higher price class for one or both cars is planned; it is rumored, but nobody knows. 35,000TH CAR FROM STAR PLANT Although a motor car producing institution only 20 months, the Star Motor Co. of California has produced in its Oakland plant its 35,000th Star car. The 35,000th model came off the assembly line at the Star factory last Thursday, and its completion marked one of the most remarkable manufacturing records that the automotive industry has ever known. Announcement that the 35,000 car figure had been reached came from the offices of Norman De Vaux, president of the Star western organization, yesterday. It has been broadcast by star dealers and to the automobile trade in NEAR-DATE MODELS WISEST PURCHASES It doesn't pay anybody to purchase a car of too old a model any more than it does to buy one of obviously poor quality; says Herb Davis, manager of Turton's certified motor car market. It doesn't do the market any good to sell a car which won't stand up, unless the purchaser understands that he will put into repairs what he would have put into the original price. The market's business is founded upon a clientele that, while not limited to a certain number of purchasers, is limited more or less by the reputation which this clientele spreads. TRANSPORTATION NEVER SO CHEAP Used car transportation is lower than it has ever been in its history, particularly in So. Calif., says Herb Davis, manager of Turton's certified motor car market, and pointed to a row of cars to prove his claim. Altho Turton handles the Oakland in No. Orange-co, there were only a few Oaklands in the market. The Maxwell, Chalmers-Nash, Reo, Ford, etc., were represented among the cars on hands. DEPALMA OUT OF ASCOT FOR GOOD Applies to A. A. A. for Reinstatement; Track Closed Six Weeks Ralph DePalma won't return to the Ascot track. Not least citation for reinstatement to the A. A. A., which he announced yesterday, had filed, is granted. His contract with the Ascot management expired recently. Ascot will remain closed to auto races until Labor Day—that is, the semi-monthly cards will be presented among the cars on hands. President George Bentel let that be known last night declaring: CAR TRAVEL VALUE VAST Oil, Gasoline, Fumigation and Aging Worth Bi The value of motor Carlif communities is checked recently many Barber. Every motorizing or driving of the train Sunday was counted total was 10,400 manlowing an average of 10,400 persons were Santa Barbara during which number is near TRANSPORTATION NEVER SO CHEAP Used car transportation is lower than it has ever been in its history, particularly in So. Calif., says Herb Davis, manager of Turon's certified motor car market, and pointed to a row of cars to prove his claim. Altho Turton handles the Oakland in No. Orange-co, there were only a few Oaklands in the market. The Maxwell, Chalmers, Nash, Reo, Ford, etc., were represented among the cars on hands. Used cars of good quality are being held a shorter time than ever, continued Davis. Some of the most expensive reconditioned cars sold in town in the past few weeks have been sold by Davis and his men. PARA-BELL TRUCK TIRES IN HARD USE If Para-Bell passesenger tires, chemically hardened as they are, outwear many other makes, there is no reason why the truck tires should not do the same. This is the way an orange grower reasoned this week, when he bought himself three $245, the first one of this size received by Roy Mendoza of the Reliable Tire Co., local distributor. The truck tires will be put to hard use on soft ground, gravelled and stony roads, etc. Other growers are waiting to get some of them, convinced that for the hard work of hauling oranges Para-Bells are the tire to use. The time payments which Mendoza allows are an attraction. TO DISTRIBUTE THE STROMBERG The Commercial Garage at Olive and East Center-sts will have the exclusive local distribution of the Stromberg carburetor in the very near future, according to E. A. Vrooman, proprietor. The garage also will do the servicing of the carburetor. Arrangements are nearly complete. TRAIN HITS AUTO HACKENSACK, N. J., July 12. Five persons were killed when an Erie railroad train hit an auto near Passaic Junction five miles west of here. The dead are Mrs. Julia Bronelski, 48, her son, Andrew, 21, who drove the auto and three small children, Mary Yoyonipski, 10, of Passaic, Anna Sharaski, 6, and her brother, Michael, 7. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. Closed Six Weeks Ralph DePalma won't return to the Ascot track. Not until reinstatement to the A.A.A., which he announced yesterday, had filed, is granted. His contract with the Ascot management expired recently. Ascot will remain closed to auto races until Labor Day—that is, the semi-monthly cards will be called off for six or seven weeks. President George Bentel let that be known last night, declaring that auto racing is not a summer sport on the Pacific slope because the speed stars are wanted in the east. In his formal statement Bentel declared: "While our crowds continue good, even on the hot afternoons, since Haughdal and many of the other stars traveled towards the rising sun, we had to pay large bonuses to retain Duray, Petticord and DePalma in the face of Eastern bids De Palma's contract with Ascot has expired, and until he secures a car capable of sufficient speed to challenge the winning streak of Duray, we decided it not good business to renew the document." Duray and Petticord are leaving for the East in a few days. Ascot patrons have always demanded the best in the auto racing sport and we shall always give them the best or nothing. For the fall season, we will bring many drivers and motor-bike stars from Europe, together with the bringing back of the favorites who have gone East since April. "The $52,000 Thanksgiving Day Ascot Gold Cup event at a distance of 250 miles over the five-mile course adjacent to and connected with the Ascot track, will, of course, be the big event of the year at our plant. The course will be open for practice within the next two weeks. Additional seating stands, including a monster bleacher on the back stretch, will be constructed. Board fences will be built around the entire road race course. A lot of landscape work will also be done in order to enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings at the track. Ascot patrons are in for a big season of diversified sports and thrillers." WILLYS. OVERLAND CARS SELL FAST So far in July W. R. Schanhals has delivered five new Willya-Knight and Overland cars and three used cars. On Thursday evening he delivered a Willya-Knight coupe sedan to C. J. Tremblay. Here’s Some Good Advice on Bed To Use on That Camping Trip The night’s rest is the keynote of success or failure on the camping trip. If the night’s rest is refreshing the day’s trip will be more enjoyable. There has been a practice among many new campers to try and get a good night’s rest on the ground with nothing between them and the earth except a thin blanket. Unfortunately there has been implanted in the mind of the new camper that it is only necessary for him to unlace his boots, roll up in his blanket and sleep soundly until morning. A few nights of this and he will soon decide that “roughin’ it” isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. With the many excellent types of beds that are designed solely for the camper it is not necessary to sacrifice comfort on the trip as many of the beds are patterned after the spring bed he uses at home. One of the simplest affairs in beds is the folding spring bed. It is made of woven wire, constructed with springs that prevent sagging. It may be taken apart and folded into a small bundle that may be stowed away under the seat or on the running board, when not in use. The canvas cot ranks next in popularity on account of its light weight and compactness. Although it is not as comfortable as the spring bed, it serves the purpose very nicely. The main thing to be taken into consideration when making up the canvas cot is to cover it with a heavy material to keep out cold and dampness. Another style of bed that meets with approval among campers is the air mattress. It is made of rubber and fabric and is covered with heavy canvas to prevent any damage to the rubber. With this mattress, no bed is needed, for when it is inflated it acts as a combined bed and mattress. Many campers prefer this type of bed as it saves carrying the bed frame and conserves space in the car. The mattress for the bed should be either of the air, folding, or poncho type. The poncho mattress rolls into a compact bundle and is easily carried on the running board. It is made with a pantaloote water-proof back that keeps the cold air from the elements when carried on the car. The folding type is filled with cotton and is made in four sections so that when it is folded it is about the same size as the back seat cushion of the car. On the camping trip the back cushion may be substituted for the folding mattress. The covering is the main thing to be considered in making a comfortable bed. The varied weather conditions in the mountains calls for good warm covers and lots of them. Light weight wool blankets best answer the purpose and a heavy canvas should be used to cover the entire bed, if it is to be made in the open. If the sleeper is cold he will not enjoy his rest, no matter how wonderful his bed may be. UNTY CUT 80 PER CENT CAR TRAVEL'S VALUE IS VAST Oil, Gasoline, Food Consumption and Advertising Worth Big Sum The value of motor travel to So. Calif. communities is indicated in check recently made at Santa Barbara. Every motor vehicle entering or leaving the city on a certain Sunday was counted, and the total was 10,400 machines. Allowing an average of four persons to the machine this shows that 40,000 persons were motoring in Santa Barbara during a single day, which number is nearly the entire 2800 by Auto Arriving Daily Auto parties at the rate of more than 700 per day are arriving in So. Calif., according to an estimate of the A. C. S. C., out today. Inquiries reaching the club show a gain of more than 60 per cent over 1922, and the total number of machines from other states expected during 1924 is 300,000. Last year's aggregate was 177,954. Putting the average number of persons in each machine at four, 2800 persons daily are reaching here. Studebaker Sales Continue Excellent Harry D. Riley reports these sales the past week: New Studebaker cars—Light six roadster to George Walters of Fullerton; Light Six touring to Oscar Mang of Anaheim; Special Six roadster to Charles L. Hill of Orange; Special Six touring to W. E. Jones of Anaheim. Purchasers of used cars were F. M. Rogers of Orange; W. Morgan of Olive, W. A. Collman of Anaheim and Mrs. M. A. Woodall of Anaheim. NOT OVER 400 CITATIONS, FORECAST State Traffic Squad in Anaheim Early Next Week, Word Orange-co drivers are complying with the law against glaring headlights. This became evident today, when following an intensive campaign, Captain Henry Warner of the State traffic squad announced that probably not more than 490 persons would be cited, compared with 2,650 in the last drive. These figures don't include tourists and The value of motor travel to So. Calif. communities is indicated in check recently made at Santa Barbara. Every motor vehicle entering or leaving the city on a certain Sunday was outfitted with the total was 10,400 machines. Allowing an average of four persons to the machine this shows that 40,000 persons were motoring in Santa Barbara during a single day, which number is nearly the entire population of this So. Calif. city. While there is no check on expenditures of these motorists while in Santa Barbara, it is readily apparent that of the more than 10,000 cars several thousand would need gasoline, oil, and mechanical attention amounting to a tidy total for the day. The immediate commercial benefits of the motor tourist are supplemented by others not so easy to calculate but equally as far reaching. Among the 40,000 visitors there were thousands who were viewing Santa Barbara for the first time and were impressed with the beauty and appeal of the city and its environment. Another advantage that will ensue from these visitors is the word of mouth advertising that follows such a visit. In these days of stress and strain and keen competition community advertising is coming in for its full share of consideration. Continue Excellent Harry D. Riley reports these sales the past week: New Studebaker cars—Light six roadster to George Walters of Fullerton; Light Six touring to Oscar Mang of Anabealm; Special Six roadster to Charles L. Hill of Orange; Special Six touring to W. E. Jones of Aquaheim. Purchasers of used cars P. M. Rogers of Orange; W. Monsoo of Olive, W. A. Collman of Anabealm and Mrs. M. A. Woodall of Anabealm. TEN USED FORDS, ETC., SOLD 5 DAYS Ten used cars in five days, five of them in one day, is this week's record of Sid McGraw, Ford, Fordson and Essex distributor. Nearly all were Ford cars. Sales of new cars also have been liveller. OAKLAND TO MISS HARKINS Miss Nellie Margaret Harkins has purchased an Oakland touring car of Harry L. Turton, No. Orange-co distributor. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. 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